That was Saturday and there were ten people who all had fun and learned how to make them.
And that is Stacie there in her February Lady Sweater too.
And By The Way.....there's some new colors of Baby Alpaca in and more Encore and Fantasy Naturale. I have also added Oceanside Organic Cotton - a dk weight organic cotton from Plymouth. And there is a bit of Dye for Me from them too, including a baby llama with sparkles in it......
The new Knitter's is in and I think they have begun to have their turn at the really good patterns again. It seems to rotate between the magazines, one goes downhill, another gets really great stuff. The new Knitter's is really good - Okay there is one hideous pattern, but everything else is definitely on my "wanna do it" list. The Holiday Interweave Knits is in too. It is jumbo sized and packed with holiday gift ideas.
The Lovely Ladies of Thursday morning Knitting Group had some cool stuff too. Sally left me a sample scarf from the new Millefiori yarn. It's very soft and quick too, but doesn't photograph well - so come in and see it. Lisa did this great hat out of cotton. She does Fair Isle like it is nothing, just whips these things out when she is in the mood...
And this little neck scarf is by Tammy. The pattern is free on ravelry - Flower Scarf - I think we are all doing one this week.
Another free ravelry pattern is the Faux Isle Hat and a couple of us are doing that. We could have a knitalong....if anyone is interested we can meet tomorrow around 4. If you haven't done Fair Isle knitting before this is a good way to start. When you get your yarns here I will help you get started tomorrow.
I haven't written in a few days. I've been knitting like crazy and there has been so much new yarn to deal with.
This shrug is really a knitted rectangle with edges. The pattern should be done by next week. I used some of the new Ironstone yarn - "Mesa" and "Madrid" and made a striped rectangle then added the edges with just Mesa. Then there is this....
Made with Blue Sky Sport weight alpaca on size 6s. It's lace and cables and just warm & cozy. This is the "Luxurious Cowl" we'll be doing in the first Friday classes on October 30th at 11:30 - 1:00. So the pattern will be available then. Here's a close up, but the color is so dark it is hard to see the cable.
These are new colors of Ironstone Sky, Trio and Duets. Multistrands of Cotton yarns in pretty colors...it was pretty popular at the yarn tasting too. I must have gotten bored yesterday cause when I was putting them in the computer I gave them interesting names, My yellow submarine, Don't let the walrus into the pool, A Zebra lives here.......
And then there's this that's picture worthy too. 20/80 cashmere/merino, handpainted
There's more, a soft grey cashmere boucle....
I had a call from a sales rep today and ordered knitting mugs, they'll be great stocking stuffers and I am busy finding more of that kind of thing...but it reminded me so I'll remind you...if you are planning on ordering a loom, spinning wheel or some other item, please let me know soon. Some of those companies are gone a lot during the holidays and it may take time to get things in.
I am also ordering Lopi on Thursday so if there is a sweater or anything else you are planning and you'll want yarn for it, come in before noon....I usually only order from them once a year so this is the best way to order without having to wait too long or pay shipping and fees on a special order.
Have I said lately, I just love yarn...there is so much it can do and it's so pretty - wish I had more time in a day.....
This is what I did on Wednesday......
I've made a couple of striped scarves in the last week using bulky soft furry yarns.
Look....
This one is with Crystal Palace Merino Sripes on #11s. The pattern is easy but I did print it up and it is free with yarn purchase...It weighs NOTHING and is so soft.
And then there's this one out of a new yarn - Lang Piora - alpaca and wool. REALLY SOFT!
I am working on writing this one up. It was fun.
I have a shrug I am almost finished with too - more stripes in fall colors - two textures of the same colorway of some Ironstone Yarns. Next is a shadow knit scarf......
